Zeolite-Confined Ionic Liquid Enables On-Demand Active Bromine Generation for Thermally Robust and Reduced-Dosage Antimicrobial Materials

Key Points

• To develop an effective antimicrobial additive using an HZSM-5/ionic liquid composite.
• Synthesis of HZSM-5/ionic liquid composite
• Testing antimicrobial efficacy against multidrug-resistant pathogens
• Evaluation of thermal stability and processability
• Active bromine generation was successfully achieved on demand
• The composite exhibited strong antimicrobial activity
• Reduced dosage requirements for effective pathogen control